Manager, Application Development Engineering

Position Purpose

Manages the team members accountable for designing, developing, and implementing complex enterprise software solutions. Collaborates closely with technical and non-technical roles such as data modelers, architects, business analysts, data stewards, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide design, technical analysis, development/configuration, testing, implementation, and support expertise representing the interest of the business across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves in a team leadership capacity with large-scale Application Development projects and programs
• Leads the build-out or expansion of coding standards initiatives
• Reports application progress and outcomes
• Provides coaching and career development planning to junior Application Developers
• Coordinates the work of 3rd party Development teams and holds them accountable to standards, policies, and performance expectations
• Identifies and evaluates risks and participates in mitigation and control activities
• Provides continuity with Application and Infrastructure Management operational groups during service transition
• Partners with Security and SRE teams to ensure all security and change management policies are followed
• Assists in the design and development of proof of concept and prototype application environments
• Manages the hiring and training of new and existing staff, conducts performance and salary reviews
• Leads teams of Developers to help ensure the stable operation of application development activities
• Shares knowledge and develops staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of application development industry, business issues and best practices
• Develops and communicates departmental objectives and inspires team members to achieve results
• Holds teams accountable to meet functional, quality, and timeline objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience
• Healthcare experience (desired)
• AWS experience (desired)
• Application Development experience (desired)

About Centene Corporation

A diversified, national organization serving 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays